Melbourne Hub: Real Housewives of Melbourne's Gina Liano 'won't return unless Andrea Moss is ...

Published: 23:12 EST, 1 May 2014 | Updated: 09:35 EST, 2 May 2014

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Real Housewives of Melbourne producers may have a larger-than-life void to fill in their second season, with breakout star Gina Liano unwilling to return unless casting changes are made.

In an interview with The Fix, the tough-as-nails barrister revealed she wanted the line up changed and would only consider staying on if Andrea wasn't in it.

However she also mentioned Lydia Schiavello was on her hit list and added she wouldn't mind having her own reality show if an agreement couldn't be reached.

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It's her or me!: Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano is unhappy with the way she was treated during the show's first season.

When asked if she would return for a second season of the show if the two women weren't in it she said: 'Probably.'

Gina added: 'I think it's probably more Andrea on camera and after the event, in social media.'

She then clarified her reasons saying: 'I can't see that the dynamic would change enough for me to feel confident, if I was to go into a second season with Andrea, that she would just not continue the same. To be honest, I don't think she can. I think she is who you see.'

Fans have embraced flamboyant fashionista Gina, but for skin care clinic owner Andrea – living in the spotlight has been harsh.

Gina admits that social media reaction to Andrea was so bad, producers organised a meeting between the duelling duo to attempt an armistice.

‘It's not been a very pleasant experience for her, she's probably come out at the end of the day in a way that we all dreaded coming out, where we weren't loved and adored and had a lot of support,’ sympathises Gina.

Blame: The barrister feels skin care clinic owner Andrea Moss (pictured), is responsible for a lot of her heartache on the show

Although Gina claims the meeting between the pair was productive, neither were prepared to let bygones be bygones.

With filming of the series wrapping-up last year, Gina was hoping the fellow housewives could move on from the raging conflicts that engulfed the first season.

Unfortunately, a détente was far from being on the cards.

Luckily for the fan favourite, her courtroom experience prepared her for the grueling 16-hour reunion shoot.

‘I think all of the girls got really tired by about 9pm and they lost a bit of stamina. I'm used to going 12 rounds all day in court, so I think that training helped me as far as putting my case forward. I got across some of my better points towards the end of the evening because they lost a bit of bite.’

Real House Wives of Melbourne reunion special sneak peek

That’s not to say it was a 16 hour catfight between all six women.

Gina was able to bury the hatchet with cougar property developer Janet Roach and celebrity psychic Jackie Gillies by the series finale, and no tension had ever existed with catering corporation owner Chyka Keebaugh – who the housewives refer to as ‘Switzerland’, due to her neutrality in the ongoing conflicts.

But being on good terms with three of the five women she stars with isn’t enough to keep her contracted to the Real Housewives franchise.

If the producers can’t make the changes happen, Gina admits to being open to signing on for her own spin-off.

Let the war of the words commence: Neutral 'Switzerland' Chyka Keebaugh (left) was forced to watch another catfight between Andrea (centre) and Lydia Schiavello (right) during the Real Housewives of Melbourne reunion special

Waving the white card, but not a white flag: Andrea (left), joined by 'sidekick' Lydia, continued her feud with Gina during the program

All smiles: The cast can manage to raise a grin when necessary

‘I think that I've still got a lot to give in terms of entertainment. I've got a lot of one-liners left, a lot of information going on, I think I've always had a sense of humour that is quite dry and unexpected in a way, because I tend to not have an expression on my face.’

Fans of the show can breathe a sigh of relief that the reunion specials won’t be the last they’ll see of Gina.

The first episode of the two-part reunion special airs 7.30pm Sunday on Arena.